Are you looking to put your knowledge into practice and get a deep-dive into one of our practice groups? Would like to discover what it is like to work for a global law firm? If the answer is yes, our work student programme could be for you.

For a minimum of two days a week for at least three months, you will join a specific practice group to experience the work they do on a day-to-day basis.

The practice areas you can join are:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Corporate M&A
  • Employment
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • IP/IT
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Notarial Services
  • Projects (Infrastructure)
  • Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations
  • Tax

What does NRF have to offer you?

As Student Worker, you will get involved in cross-border advisory, transactions and cases and gain exposure to different industries and areas of law, so you can discover in which field you would like to specialise. In Amsterdam, we work closely with our international colleagues around the world, so you will also gain insights into working for an international law firm.

You will have the opportunity to attend training sessions and jurisprudence/know-how lunches, as well as social events and activities.

To support your student programme, NRF offers a salary of € 2500,- gross per month on a fulltime basis, in addition to a home working/office allowance as well as a travel allowance.

Who can apply?

Candidates must be in their final phase of their Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dutch Law, Notarial Law or Tax Law. We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Already some experiences within the legal practice (internship, student worker)
  • Good command of both Dutch and English (spoken and written)
  • High level of attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, are ambitious and possess a decent dose of creativity, humour, and tenacity

We are looking for open-minded, pro-active and independent applicants, who are eager to learn and keep developing themselves.

In addition to your application, we would like to receive your resume, motivational letter, grade lists, and any other assessments/reviews/evaluations and/or references you have received.

Application process

Once your application has been reviewed, you will enter the following process:

  • Interview with the HR/Recruitment team
  • In-person interview with Partner and/or Lawyer(s) of the team

Application tips

We like to see applicants succeed and therefore we are happy to give some tips to help you prepare for the application process:

  • Review your resume and cover letter for any spelling or grammatical errors
  • Thoroughly research the firm, our office, practice groups and sectors and let us know why you are applying and why NRF is a great fit for you
  • Your cover letter should be tailored to NRF – make sure it is bespoke and talks to our office and practice groups
  • Be your authentic self!

Accessibility and adjustments

We welcome all applicants, so if you require any adjustments during the application process, please get in touch with our Recruitment team via RecruitmentAmsterdam@nortonrosefulbright.com.